| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.99 | 3.526% | $180.1249 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.89 | 9.104% | $36.9753 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 4.788% | $256.3219 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.75 | 13.289% | $98.2782 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.69 | 8.670% | $58.3449 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.55 | 3.480% | $130.9539 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.32 | 5.253% | $150.8486 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.80 | $911.8477 | $911.84 | $911.85 | $911.80 | |